Martin Conway (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have always contributed in the House in a positive manner. This is my first time speaking in the debate, so the last thing that should happen the minute I stand is for all of the Senators to heckle me. What is the idea? That is hardly consensus or respect for people. It is disgraceful. I have always admired Senator Mark Daly for championing this issue. In the previous Seanad, I tabled a Private Members' motion on this issue. We debated it for two hours and it received consensus. The heckling of me has been disgraceful.